JUSTIN WOOD ALWAYS FELT DRAWN TO the arts. Disappointed by the absence of traditional drawing and painting skills in mainstream education, he pursued illustration at Syracuse University. Yet, it was artist Jerome Witkin’s figure drawing and painting class that sparked a shift.
He vividly described the drawing and painting sessions focused on nude figures. The immediate connection Justin felt to this form of art, sparked a realisation that this was what he truly aspired to pursue, leading him to attend Witkin’s class regularly. While he had great admiration for many of his illustration professors, it became clear to him that he wasn’t destined to be one such artist himself.
After his graduation, Justin found his artistic compass under JacobTransitioning to become a drawing and painting instructor at Grand Central Atelier further cemented his devotion to nurturing artistic talent.
